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How could you know what they told you wasn’t true Why would you stay when, there was nothing left to do How could it be that spirits could be locked down How could you stand up with no one on your side Believe me girl you tried How could they not know this was never your fault Where can you go when another language drowns you out What are these lights for but bringing darkness in Nothing of the earth should be for sale How do we carry this weight? Why does the whole world hesitate? We are our own prayers now Women in the world can no longer be held down Give us the right to come alive in this life Give us the freedom from violence and shame We all have the love that when met with love makes more Makes us more thoughtful than we were before How do we carry this weight? Why does the whole world hesitate? We are our own prayers now Women in the world can no longer be held down When was it forgotten, women lead in peace There is a wisdom that nations deeply need We have to move forward, leaving the dark behind Take care of each other nations side by side How do we carry this weight? Why does the whole world hesitate? We are our own prayers now Women in the world can no longer be held down How could you know what… How could it be that… How could they not know…